Friday, September 8
Community Decorating Contest begins
Las Vegas community businesses and residents are invited to show their Purple Pride and “Blaze New Trails” with us. Judging takes place on Tuesday, September 12, 2-4 p.m. Prizes for Large Businesses (more than 7 employees), Small Businesses (6 or fewer employees) and Residences. Winner announced at halftime of the Homecoming game. To register call (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu. Friday, September 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., McCaffrey Media Arts Trolley Building
McCaffrey Media Arts Trolley Building Naming Ceremony
Please call/email (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu to be included on the guest list. Friday, September 8, 6-9 p.m., Carnegie Library Park
Carnegie Under the Stars – an event produced by MainStreet Las Vegas in collaboration with Highlands University
Live music, taco tapas, and agua fresca. Tickets are $35 to benefit MainStreet de Las Vegas. Call (505) 617-6800 or Mainstreetdelasvegas@gmail.com. Thursday & Friday, September 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Kennedy Alumni Hall and the Student Union Building Atrium
Alumni Check-in
Alumni and guests register for Homecoming, pick up schedule of events, RSVP and/or purchase tickets, receive alumni gifts and refreshments. Thursday, September 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
Cowgirl Way Luncheon sponsored by Southwest Capital Bank
Female student athletes are honored. Tickets $10/person. RSVP to (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu Thursday, September 14, 10:30 a.m., Student Union Building, Student Governance room
H-Club meeting
Contact Ron Young for information (303) 771-6329 or ronaldyoung00@comcast.net Thursday, September 14, 3-5 p.m., Kennedy Alumni Gallery
4th Annual New Mexico Painters Exhibition Sneak Peak
By invitation only. Please call/email (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu to be included on the guest list. Thursday, September 14, seating at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
H-Club Induction Banquet
Contact Ron Young for information (303) 771-6329 or ronaldyoung00@comcast.net Friday, September 15, 7:30 a.m., Gene Torres Golf Course
NMHU H Club Golf Tournament
Contact: Syl Perez 432-349-0020 or sylperez.777@gmail.com
Click here for the entry form! Friday, September 15, 8-9:30 a.m., Student Union Ballroom
President’s Homecoming Coffee Friday, September 15, 12-3 p.m., Student Union Building Room 321
Alumni Association Board Meeting Friday, September 15, 3-5 p.m., Student Union Building, 3rd floor balcony
All-Greek Reception
Fraternity and sorority members enjoy light refreshments and a chance to catch up with each other. Friday, September 15, 5-7 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
Alumni & Friends Homecoming Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
Enjoy live music from the Smooth Riders, delicious hors d’oeuvres, cocktails by Borrachos, desserts by Sugarbomb, and lively bidding in our silent auction to benefit Highlands Home Field Advantage. RSVP to (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu. Friday, September 15, 7 p.m., Ilfeld Auditorium
Mike Super performance
Contact Donna Martinez for ticket information at (505) 454-3238. Friday, September 15, 9 p.m., TBD
Bonfire Pep Rally Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Stick Pony Trot, bike path near Highlands Recycling Center, 9th & Raynolds Dr.
Cowboy 5K Gallop & Trot, Kids’ Stick Pony Trot
All alumni, students and community friends are invited to participate. $10/adults, $5/children, FREE to first 25 Highlands students to register. Have fun and receive a commemorative t-shirt. Saturday, September 16, 9:30 a.m., Kennedy Alumni Hall
Homecoming Parade Reception & Burrito Bar Saturday, September 16, 12-2 p.m., TBD
Alumni Tailgate
Space on a first come, first served basis. Saturday, September 16, 1-2 p.m., Stu Clark Building foyer
Home Field Advantage Donor Recognition Reception
By invitation only. Please call/email (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu to be included on the guest list. Saturday, September 16, 2 p.m., TBD
Cowboy Football vs. Texas Wesleyan University
For ticket information go to nmhucowboys.com Saturday, September 16, 4:30-7 p.m. (following the football game), Melody Park
Alumni Distinguished Honors Postgame BBQ,
Enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner and live music from Los Tropicales while we honor our Distinguished Award recipients and the Golden Class of 1967. Tickets $25/person. RSVP to (505) 454-3248 or lylamaestas@nmhu.edu. Sunday, September 17, 4-7 p.m., Kennedy Alumni Gallery
4th Annual New Mexico Painter’s Exhibition opening
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